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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,537.80, 366,916.05 and 86,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,537.80, 366,916.05 and 86,879.40 is: 130,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,537.80 : 366,916.05 = 86,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,537.80/366,916.05 = 86,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,537.80x = 366,916.05 × 86,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,537.80x = 31,877,446,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,877,446,274.37/244,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,357.95

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